Ah Doron,we have been so lucky here in the Borders, a sprinkling of snow, some cold winds, but beautiful days almost throughout the winter – so far, that is. Daffodils have their buds showing. We are just hoping that the Cheviots will shelter us from the worst of the winter, as it is coming from the West. I hope your winter has been not too harsh, and that you will have a good 2015. I like your latest paintings on your blog very much. I’m trying out some different techniques myself at the moment, it is very interesting, sometimes I think I am getting there, sometimes it is a mess – but I shall carry on trying to get the right feeling – trial and error. It is good to have the time to experiment a bit rather than working to a strict deadline. Cara X

Hi, Maggie. Thanks for your comment – yes, I go along Nun’s Walk, which winds high above the river, almost every day, so have many shots of this part of the river, but every time is a little bit different. We have had an amazing winter so far, with these clear skies, and only this morning just a smattering of snow. Bring on Spring, far as I am concerned….

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I’m Cara, and I live in Coldstream, in the Scottish Borders As well as writing and illustrating books for children I have recently been painting on canvas, in my octagonal studio (aka The Tardis) which inhabits a corner of the vegetable garden. My work for children has been published in several countries, and translated into different languages. My favourite form at the moment is the picture book, but I have also had published poetry, children’s novels, and illustrations for the work of other authors. I go out most days with my camera and create blog entries from the results. Some of the pictures I take will be used as background material for the picture book which I am working on at the moment. My son Matty set up this WordPress blog for me, and it has added a dimension to my life which surprises me. It is also interesting and inspiring to read the blogs of other people from different parts of the world, and to look at their sometimes fascinating pictures.